The Wealth Cap Project

It's time to rethink extreme wealth, let's discuss it.

A tiny fraction of the world's population holds immense wealth, while critical social needs go unfunded.

What could $1 billion fund instead?

The cost of a single luxury item could fund critical public services. As you scroll, see the trade-offs we are making as a society.

Private jet
School meals

Private jet vs. school meals

Luxury yacht
Hospital beds

Luxury yacht vs. hospital beds

Private golf course
Clean water wells

Private golf course vs. clean water

Compare how fast a single billionaire's wealth grows versus a millionaire (based on a conservative 8% annual return).

$1,000,000,000.00
$1,000,000.00

Why we need a wealth cap

Capping extreme wealth is about creating a functional, fair, and sustainable society for everyone.

Economic fairness
reduce the growing gap between the ultra-rich and everyone else, creating a more balanced and stable economy.
Protect democracy
limit the disproportionate influence of billionaires on politics and media, ensuring a government that works for all.
Fund climate action
unlock trillions of dollars needed to fund a rapid and just transition to a green economy.
Invest in society
provide massive, sustained funding for public services like healthcare, education, and infrastructure.

Citizen assemblies: democracy in action

A citizen assembly is a group of people selected at random from the general population to learn about, deliberate upon, and make recommendations in relation to a particular issue of public policy. It's a way to bring everyday people into the heart of decision-making.

  • Fair representation: participants are randomly selected to reflect the community's diversity.
  • Informed deliberation: members hear from experts and stakeholders on all sides of an issue.
  • Independent facilitation: neutral facilitators guide the process to ensure productive dialogue.
  • Real-world impact: recommendations are presented to decision-makers for consideration.
A diverse group of people in a discussion.